Darius11 12 #26 October 14, 2003 They have tuners for like 20 bucks now.I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not." - Kurt Cobain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skysquiffy 0 #27 October 14, 2003 Of course, you could just do what musicians for centuries have been doing and use your ear. I prefer the idea of a tuning fork (as reference) and then work your ear and practive relative pitch. If you don't have perfect relative pitch it will take practice. You'll be better off in the long run for being able to hear the intervals rather than relying on a gadget. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GARYC24 3 #28 October 14, 2003 QuoteMy original training is as a violin maker. I have made a couple dozen guitars and (I shudder to admit it) MANY banjos. After 26 years in the music industry, someone walked into my shop and offered me too much money to resist for the building, so I sold it. I still have a TON of instruments, including a bunch of cellos, violins, guitars etc. Lucky for me, my husband, son and I are all musicians. We love music almost as much as skydiving. Hey man I love banjo..been to the Kentucky Bluegrass Festival quite a few times whilst growing up.. an optimistic is: a banjo player with a pager! (joke) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #29 October 14, 2003 The Mt. Vernon series BACH Trumpet? A buddy of mine from high school had one with a serial number in the 2000's. That guy got it at a yard sale for 50 dollars. I used to play trumpet and he let me see it. Just pinging on the bell was an incredible thing. What a gorgeous instrument. He wouldn't ever sell it. He said some things are more important than money. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tailgate 0 #30 October 14, 2003 1955 Mount Vernon Bach 16 Trombone(SWEETT axe) Conn 3b Trombone ( with valve/slide attachments) Getzen Doc Severensen Trumpet OLD conn cornet Holton Fleuglehorn 1 comb with tissue paper _________________________________________________ Let me live in my house by the side of the road and be a friend to man- Sam Walter Foss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #31 October 14, 2003 Yeah, a Bach Strad from Mt. Vernon. They're seriously nice. Got to play one once, it was like a wet dream, so smooth sounding, nice resonating tone...hmmmmmm.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GARYC24 3 #32 October 15, 2003 I'd thought I'd bring this post back and post. Sounds like everyone has some talent. Your instruments ROCK! har har Anyways..looks like I'm gonna play in public at a church doing 5-7 Christmas songs country style..with the pastor on banjo! We practiced last night..more to join in! I'm kinda excired and nervous already..haven't played on a stage before..especially in church! (case of beer?!? Gary Calhoun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
towerrat 0 #33 October 15, 2003 hmmm. beat down martin acoustic for the fire and beat down no name bass and Ibanez amp for the bunker. I play loud but not wellPlay stupid games, win stupid prizes! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonyhathaway 0 #34 October 16, 2003 I use my Peavey Wolfgang standard mostly, the nicest guitar I've ever played. sometimes my les paul studio. All through a marshall 2x12 65 watt combo amp. A nice alverez acoustic/electric. My little hohner steinberger copy for travel, and my old charvel from the 80's that I refuse to get rid of. I just sold off some of my collection that included an Ibanez JPM, Fender USA strat +, PRS CE 24 mapel top, Kramer baretta, and my Marshall 100watt head. Some yamaha keyboard. And whatever drums I can get my hands on.-TonyMy O.C.D. has me chasing a dream my A.D.D. won't let me catch. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites